Name/Title
ReelEntry/Object ID
w04243Description
HSP2 / w04243
Reel or, and Plyer (3 pieces) & clamp.
Gift of Roland Howard 1975
"A. Minor's
Improved Patent Warranted Accelerating Wheel Heads-- S. Campbell + Son, Chesterfield Factory, N.H.
Particular care must be taken to keep dry. When used, they must be kept well oiled and when new bands are required, they must be made smooth and even. Spindles warranted. Cast steel."
Table model.
Plyer--to twist two or more threads together.
"(Patent Applied For)
Hawthorn's American Spinner, Clock Reel, Swifts and Quiller Wheel owned -
There will be three prizes to the fastest spinners on this spinner. The best whole days work $10.00 2 - The best Five hours work $4.00 - 3 The best three hours work $2.00 - To be done and reports sent in, on or before August 3rd 1871 with proof of the same - The premium to be paid August 15th 1871 and the report published in the Bangor Weekly Courier, the last two weeks in August 1871 - Don't fail to try for all three of these prizes. Keep the bearings well oiled. General Agents For Spinners, Wheels, Heads &c. George H. Hathorn, P.O. Box 857 Bangor Me East End Franklin Bridge over J.W. Stranges"
Table top clamp-on combination spinning wheel and yarn winder,
yarn winder, etc. (combo.)